I was stationed aboard the USS CHICAGO CG11 from 1970 / 1973. I did two West Pac tours aboard her. The first time in Subic a buddy and I crossed over the bridge took a look, and turned around! I found plenty of things to do on base. The service was an education that I still value to this day. Thank you for sharing Olongapo City with us.
Much appreciated the video. I was just there in Olongapo 5.11.23-5.22.23. Was in and out of there back in the mid to late 80/2 USS NIAGARGA FALLS AFS-3 HP-Guam M.I. Lived on Fendler street and Kessing street Back during that time. Long Live Olongapo.
I noticed the streets are nice and clean. I was there several times in 1961, as the ships we were on were in and out of Subic . I was in the Marines, we were on 5 different ships during my enlistment, we went to several country's. The Cuban block aid was our last one. Some will remember some of the ships.~~~RENVILLE~MONTROSE ~~MAGOFIN ~~PICKAWAY~~CAVALIER~~On the Renville 3 different times. We were stationed on Okinawa, the 3rd. Marine Div. But Olongapo is the City I'll never forget, Bars galore, the pretty girls were actually hanging out the windows and calling to us. Thanks for another great video~USA
I was assigned to VF 96 - Fighting Falcons. Aboard CVA 61 USS Ranger, CVN 65, USS Enterprise, 1964-1966. All roads were not paved. Remember the river bridge and the kids diving for coins. All bars and jeepnees filed with girls ,Sailors and other military. "Fun times"
Stationed there from 1972 -75 as an Armed Forces Policeman. Thanks for the video but really sad that Magsaysay Drive is not thriving. I can remember when 2 aircraft carrier battle groups were in port there at the same time. They closed the gate (outgoing foot traffic) after 17,000 sailors/marines exited the base. Po was rocking whenever the fleet was in. It would be nice if little Marcos would allow the bases to return as before.
I was stationed in Subic Bay from 1983-86 and assigned to Company A Marine Barracks. Magsaysay Drive was all night clubs, bars, and Restaurants. What a change looking at your video. I will always remember the Bridge leaving the base and the smell of S@$! River, and the kids diving from their bunker boats when coins were tossed in the water. The building to the left after the bridge was a furniture store and a large night club called Rock Tracks.
Thanks for the tour, I was there for three days in 91 when my ship the Longbeach pulled on the way back from the Persian Gulf. There was volcano ash everywhere from a recent eruption. I woke up in a hotel there after the first night with that stuff in my hair. It was like sand.
Thanks, for the memories ! I was station there at Cubi point worked in the jet shop, lived out in town back in the early 80's, it does look different planning on going soon. I live out in town and drove my motorcycle back then, I did lose one of my brothers on the road to Angeles. God Bless brother!!! Thanks!!
I was stationed at VRC-50 from 85-87. Looks totally different with all the store fronts. All of those were bars and restaurants. Good thing there weren't cell phones back in the day. It is a lot cleaner than it use to be. Traffic went both ways on Magsaysay. Clubs on Magsaysay were Cal-Jam, D-bird, Rolling Stone, Mariposa, 168 and the Cork Room for a quiet beer. Another stationdito notable bar on Gordon Ave was T's tavern and Slim's was on Hansen st. Just to many to list and we drank to much MOJO, Bullfrog and San Magoos.
Thanks for the Video! I was a Stationed Marine who worked All the Gates as a Marine Guard Sentry. I also secured the Fence lines on Subic Bay Naval Base on Devil Dog Patrols in a Jeep with another Marine. We were Armed with a 45 Cal. Pistol, and a 12 Gauge Riot Shot Gun to keep the Base Secure back in 1977-78. I searched Vehicles, and People at the Main Gate going into Olongapo. I still have Many Photos of the Base, and out in town from back then. It use to be called the City of Neon Lights, and Night Clubs! I had three homes out in town i rented. One was for me, and my Girlfriend, the others were for my Marine Friends to come visit. I slept on base though. I miss some of the Fun Times i had on Base, and out in town, and other places in the Philippines.
Thank you for video, i visit the Philippines every winter but different islands, i was there many times in 81 and 84 2 westpacs, oh by the way 2 pesos to subic city then
I was there in 84-85, the building across from the Maru gun if I recall correctly was the Bar Stardust ......we had a ship's party there. Thanks for posting the video. I haven't seen it since 85.
Good video Jr. I remember visiting Olongapo Subic area when there were thousands of USA Sailors and Marines there. Fast forward to last time and now it’s just a growing metropolis but still there are some reminders of the past USA presence there. Thanks for sharing good to see you back sharing with us good and interesting video’s ✌🏾.
1979, 1980. I miss it. Even for me a non-Bar going person it was great. My wife's home town. Wife and I don't recognize the name you pointed out. We left 1980. Returning visit we mostly saw people, minimal exploring.
84 WesPac USS Kitty Hawk CV 63! Man has that place changed! 🤯 Some wild times there and up the road to Subic. Stories so decadent you gots to be 21 to hear 'em! 😉 🤣
Wow what a pleasant surprise seeing you're back on TH-cam , glad you decided to give it another go and looking forward to seeing more of your travel vids. 👍
@@FOCUSonASIA13 Certainly can't blame you for losing interest making vids of Walking street, let's face it after a while they're all the same :). Those videos involving trips spread out over a few days are nice as we feel we are following along which we are in a way, I know you expressed interest in taking a trip to Bicol region and that should be a good one.
Thanks for the memories! I was stationed there on the USS Sterett CG-31 in 1991. Pinatubo erupted roughly 1-2 weeks after we pulled out on our way to San Diego for dry dock. I think that building with the red arch was Club Metallica back then. Lots of memories from there!
Thanks for the video. I was born in Olongapo in 1988 and I was fortunate to still remember memories of Subic. I used to live down the street from the round-about in your video. Cheers!
The American legion yes there was on 24 mega Drive souvenir shop Susan souvenir shop that's where I met my wife she was an employee nothing looked familiar man totally enjoy your video and I really appreciate your effort Jr and your wife it's much appreciated it brings back memories I just can't believe the changes I think most of the money went to the infrastructure of the base that was already there just clean it up use it flip it make billions of pesos back in Gordon's days boy is he a cutthroat I remember him mayor Gordon 40 years ago thanks again much appreciated I mean it much appreciated love your photograph your videos are excellent but you know that thanks for staying in the game both you and your wife best wishes stay healthy be safe and thank you!!
also, as an avid scuba diver i went to many great dive sites around the p.i. , especially a trip i took with 2 enlisted buddies to capt. gregg's dive resort in oriental mindoro, across the strait from batangas.
Yes that is Puerto Galera well known dive area. I was an avid diver in the 90s but haven't dove since, still wishing to go a few times, maybe in the new year head down to Puerto. Will be weird doing it again after like 28 years
Not greatest beaches in Subic Bay area but if you continue a little bit more north there are better beaches in Zambales or south of Subic in Bataan area
I was at NAS Cubi Pt in late Nov thru Dec 69 with a damaged A-6 Intruder. We didn't have any money at all due to a snafu with our pay records. Barely had enough change to wash clothes and only went to town a couple of times when the fleet was out, kinda quiet then. We had to gather up all the change among us ( I had a crew of 4 or 5) and wash all our clothes in one machine. Most lasting memory is the poverty I witnessed. Kids diving into water that was basically raw sewage just to retrieve a few coins.
I had surgery at the base hospital 50 years ago . I was flown via emergency plane due to popped appendicitis. I stayed for a week inside so I didn’t have the chance to see the city . One day I would want to go back and also Clark where I also had inguinal hernia operation at the closed military base hospital in ‘64.
That was exactly the route I walked soooo many times as a young jarhead in 80 and 81. Can you do it again and name off the bars on the right side and point to the road that goes to Old Jolo. .roads also. Maybe the store that 3rd battalion Amtracs claimed as a hangout. If too busy I understand.
Chewing tobacco chewing tobacco chewing tobacco spit - if you ain't Amtracs you ain't shit! Ooh rah - I was there off the USS Tarawa in 1983. I remember the motor pool guys had a huge banner on a bar down the 1st rd on the right after the bridge that said " 2/8 Motor pool - Fight, fuck, & drive a truck!"
Stationed there in 1964, there were bars and eateries for about 1/2 mile on both sides of a dirt road. It was nothing like this. Grande Island was cool. Monkey Island too.
USMC . . . My time, 4X4 Jeeps as taxis. Decorated with mother Mary over the dash. Similar to Grumman A-6 Intruder movie ; Flight of the Intruder scene of taxis and the shot river.
I was on the USS Midway from 1985-88 and Magsaysay Drive was our hangout and drinking Mojo was the drink of choice, and late next year in 2023 I Shall Return
I spent some time in Olongapo in 1972. I was stationed on a Destroyer that got damaged off of the North Vietnam coast by 2 mines, and towed back to Subic Bay and was decommissioned around December 1972. I was there in late July and in September I got an early out and came home. I believe it was not long after I left that there was a huge fire that wiped out most of the bars and hotels.
Jr I used to wear greens and walk up and down that street driving Isuzu truck up and down that street side streets Irving Street Jones Street and nothing looks familiar nothing wow I got to see with my own eyes before I'm buried or burnt or put on top of the fireplace 😆
I was living there in 1977-78, and i had a home on Jones Street. I knew a guy who lived there most of his life as a Citizen on the same street. I was Stationed there as a Marine Guard.
@@TheMetalFunkAllStars I too lived on Jones Street and fendler Street a block or two down I wore greens hard hat green weenie know the area well in my mind but I know it's changed where I probably wouldn't even recognize it you have a safe holiday thanks.
It was sad to go back, I beg my wife who’s from bohol if I could visit so we went in 2017 and I got depressed, I really miss that place, nothing last forever I guess
I always took the Victory Liner to San Miguel because they didn’t have shore patrol and I didnt have to compete for the ladies. They always looked out for me. But it did take about an hour to get back to the ship. USS Bradley FF-1041 '83 & '86 for 3 1/2 months
Thanks 4 your service! I never saw San Miguel when I was stationed at Clark just Olongapo and Barrio Baretto, We go to San Miguel once a year or so, really quiet area, they have a nice place to stay up there called Youhans. Nice to get away to a place that is not too far once in a while
I was there from 71-74. Looks totally different. Yes all the bars and clubs are gone. Paulines, Gemini Club JoLo club Cherry club Kongs Restaurant Zanzabar club and many more just to name a few. I lived in West Bahac Bahac 23 west st.
What’s the coast of living there ? Can you live comfortably there on 1200 U.S. dollars? I just need clean place a/c and a bed microwave refrigerator I’m set
If talking about Philippines in general , I'd say yes 1200 doable but all depends on your life style. You can easily find decent place to rent and food depending on your taste is cheap. Health is always a factor as well. We have only spent 1200 in a month for two of us but we have no rent. We average 1500 a month but again for 2 people. I always recommend 1500 as a sweet spot budget but 1200 is doable.
always thought about one last visit back (Navy vet 77-97) , but I would probably be disillusioned and discover I was just living in the past...RIP Florida club/Genesis club/Maraposa (Bullfrog FTW 🐸)
@@FOCUSonASIA13 I forgot to sub. Why didn't you remind me ?. I'll do it now. I know you're not the type of man to grovel for subs.thats a good thing. Perhaps just put a print message to like share subscribe. Take care. Later. Good luck with the new direction and name.
I wish you would have walked the other side of the street. Kinda wanna see if the old barber shop with the huge wooden Buda was still there. Ya that damn shop you left there with one thought in your head. God I wish my hair will grow fast!!
Thanks for watching, I do not recall seeing any wooden buddha, unfortunately not much left from Navy days except the familiar streets and buildings on the base. Thanks 4 your service!
Yes that is a old sign I used to live in the new ever hotel back in 80 81 82 bar at the bottom was LZ SALLY back in the day and the road on the left went to columban college and an officer and a gentleman was filmed on it
Yeah, I remember the bar was called the Mariposa. It was below street level. I believe you can get a quick glimpse of it in the movie. Drank a lot of San Miguel and Mojo's in that place!
I was there in 1978 with my Harrier Squadron for a military exercise when a helicopter went down and killed a bunch of Marines. The exercise was ended. Sorry to see the area now, compared to when I was there. Semper Fi!
I was there as a Stationed Marine who worked All the Gates for Security Checks on Vehicles, and People back in 1977-78. Those Marines on that Helicopter were my friends! I knew some of them! My Copter was the Next one to take off before the Crash! I feel Very Fortunate in the timing! Thank God! We were doing Training Exercises in the field at the time. I also did my First Jungle Training in the Philippines. I was in the Ground Infantry Units/Grunts. When i left the P.I. in 78 i spent my last years as a Grunt in Camp Lejeune, N.C. where i was Poisoned by their Drinking Water on Base! I did my time, and got out! Yeah, Nothing looks the same as when i was in Subic Bay. I could tell stories about that place for hours!
Recognize some of it after 40 years.I was stationed at Cubi Point in the late 70s..No where near the amount of bars and nightclubs as there were back then.Actually looks kind of boring now..
@@FOCUSonASIA13 I will be coming over after the 1st of the year for vacation and to check it out for possible retirement place.Looking forward to it.I have really missed it.
You will see color codes throughout the Philippines, which makes each area unique with the colors of their jeepneys and the styles of trikes also changes
@@FOCUSonASIA13 that's pretty cool. They want it to look like public busing in America or something. I like how they stand out and you can find one easy. I also like the independent designs on the jeepneys they can be really cool as well. Enjoy your day. Bet it's really hot now. Bye.
Used to call the water under that bridge Shit River. There'd be small kids swimming in it. There had to be every disease known and unknown to man in there!
Named that for a good reason! Hasn't changed still the same, even worse is the shit river that runs in Angeles near Robinsons Mall , see kids swimming in it all the time and you can see white foam and garbage floating through it
Not many water views in Olongapo, all of them are on Subic freeport zone. To get water views need to head further north to Barrio Barretto or other areas in Zambales
i went to cubi point n.a.s. 5 years in ma row as a civilian on tdy. the llast time was 1988. is the rolling stone club still there? i used to hand out in the playboy den upstairs. pretty girls there
Just to share: Pilipino girls have different characteristics depending on the area she is coming from; such as Cebuano girls are more caring but cannot be trusted, Bicolanos are less caring than cebuano but can be trusted a bit than the cebuano, Samarenyo (Waray) girls can be trusted 100% and shy, but less canorous or less soft to their husband and straight to the point when they talk and rare to find, Ilonggo, are soft when they speak, but less in showing thru action, Mindanao girls are caring but cannot be trusted.
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I was stationed aboard the USS CHICAGO CG11 from 1970 / 1973. I did two West Pac tours aboard her. The first time in Subic a buddy and I crossed over the bridge took a look, and turned around! I found plenty of things to do on base. The service was an education that I still value to this day. Thank you for sharing Olongapo City with us.
Thanks for your service Chris! My first couple weeks or so at Clark AB I was a little culture shocked
Much appreciated the video. I was just there in Olongapo 5.11.23-5.22.23. Was in and out of there back in the mid to late 80/2 USS NIAGARGA FALLS AFS-3 HP-Guam M.I.
Lived on Fendler street and Kessing street Back during that time.
Long Live Olongapo.
Thanks 4 your service and thanks 4 watching!
Always brother. Keep seNding the blog. You are AWESOME!!
@@timmycarnell6620 Thanks man appreciate that
@@FOCUSonASIA13 Your Welcome and it always exciting to see your blogs brother. Take Care & ALOHA
I noticed the streets are nice and clean. I was there several times in 1961, as the ships we were on were in and out of Subic . I was in the Marines, we were on 5 different ships during my enlistment, we went to several country's. The Cuban block aid was our last one. Some will remember some of the ships.~~~RENVILLE~MONTROSE ~~MAGOFIN ~~PICKAWAY~~CAVALIER~~On the Renville 3 different times. We were stationed on Okinawa, the 3rd. Marine Div. But Olongapo is the City I'll never forget, Bars galore, the pretty girls were actually hanging out the windows and calling to us. Thanks for another great video~USA
Thanks William for sharing your experience
I was assigned to VF 96 - Fighting Falcons. Aboard CVA 61 USS Ranger, CVN 65, USS Enterprise, 1964-1966.
All roads were not paved. Remember the river bridge and the kids diving for coins. All bars and jeepnees filed with girls ,Sailors and other military. "Fun times"
Thanks for your service! I remember seeing kids jump into shit river for coins as well
Damn I miss that place …. great times! Deployed with Marine squadrons 224, 533, and Q-2
It's still here , come on over for a visit
Stationed there from 1972 -75 as an Armed Forces Policeman. Thanks for the video but really sad that Magsaysay Drive is not thriving. I can remember when 2 aircraft carrier battle groups were in port there at the same time. They closed the gate (outgoing foot traffic) after 17,000 sailors/marines exited the base. Po was rocking whenever the fleet was in. It would be nice if little Marcos would allow the bases to return as before.
Maybe Subic but do not believe Clark will ever be used again on permanent base due to all the business/infrastructure there now
OH HELL YES
Hey, wasn’t that river called shit river because of the waste that went into it ?
Good job. Thanks for sharing. I'd like to retire in that area in the future.
Thanks Jeff
I was stationed in Subic Bay from 1983-86 and assigned to Company A Marine Barracks. Magsaysay Drive was all night clubs, bars, and Restaurants. What a change looking at your video. I will always remember the Bridge leaving the base and the smell of S@$! River, and the kids diving from their bunker boats when coins were tossed in the water. The building to the left after the bridge was a furniture store and a large night club called Rock Tracks.
I remember them bridge days
Thanks for the tour, I was there for three days in 91 when my ship the Longbeach pulled on the way back from the Persian Gulf. There was volcano ash everywhere from a recent eruption. I woke up in a hotel there after the first night with that stuff in my hair. It was like sand.
Yes I was at Cubi Point during 1st eruption, we came down from Clark. Then evac'd with our C-130s to Okinawa. Thanks 4 watching!
Nice video and good to see you back on TH-cam 👍
Thanks Mango
Good to see your back making videos.
Thanks Karl
The first building I remember is rocktrax on the corner and the airport club was the orange building at the end by the round about..so sad it is gone
Good memories
Thanks, for the memories ! I was station there at Cubi point worked in the jet shop, lived out in town back in the early 80's, it does look different planning on going soon. I live out in town and drove my motorcycle back then, I did lose one of my brothers on the road to Angeles.
God Bless brother!!! Thanks!!
Thanks Jerry, its definitely changed but I think for the better
Thank you for the trip back to the PI. I was there twice on deployment. May 1988 and summer of 1990.
Thanks 4 watching!
I was stationed at VRC-50 from 85-87. Looks totally different with all the store fronts. All of those were bars and restaurants. Good thing there weren't cell phones back in the day. It is a lot cleaner than it use to be. Traffic went both ways on Magsaysay. Clubs on Magsaysay were Cal-Jam, D-bird, Rolling Stone, Mariposa, 168 and the Cork Room for a quiet beer. Another stationdito notable bar on Gordon Ave was T's tavern and Slim's was on Hansen st. Just to many to list and we drank to much MOJO, Bullfrog and San Magoos.
Thanks for your service and thanks 4 watching Thomas
!!! WOW!!!
Nothing like when I was there in 1968!
I am very sure of that LOL Nothing like when I was down there in 91 as well
I went to school at Subic Base and San Miguel Base in the 70’s time sure does fly!
Thanks 4 watching Emily
@@FOCUSonASIA13 Thanks for the videos!
Thanks for the Video! I was a Stationed Marine who worked All the Gates as a Marine Guard Sentry. I also secured the Fence lines on Subic Bay Naval Base on Devil Dog Patrols in a Jeep with another Marine. We were Armed with a 45 Cal. Pistol, and a 12 Gauge Riot Shot Gun to keep the Base Secure back in 1977-78. I searched Vehicles, and People at the Main Gate going into Olongapo. I still have Many Photos of the Base, and out in town from back then. It use to be called the City of Neon Lights, and Night Clubs! I had three homes out in town i rented. One was for me, and my Girlfriend, the others were for my Marine Friends to come visit. I slept on base though. I miss some of the Fun Times i had on Base, and out in town, and other places in the Philippines.
Thanks 4 your service and you were a good buddy providing a place to stay for your friends
Yes im sure you searched me as I was coming back to my ship many times , yes good days and good people really
Thank you for video, i visit the Philippines every winter but different islands, i was there many times in 81 and 84 2 westpacs, oh by the way 2 pesos to subic city then
Thanks 4 watching Paul
I was station dito 85 -88 I had wonderful times ..
Thanks 4 your service Rocky
Thanks bro for sharing your video ...olongapo is part of my childhood
Thanks 4 watching!
I was there in 84-85, the building across from the Maru gun if I recall correctly was the Bar Stardust ......we had a ship's party there. Thanks for posting the video. I haven't seen it since 85.
Thanks David, I recall the stardust name from somewhere. Thanks 4 your service
I remember my first time walking down that same street in 1985.
It has changed a lot, I walked it around 1991 and then again after Pinatubo around 96 and I hardly recognize it
Good video Jr. I remember visiting Olongapo Subic area when there were thousands of USA Sailors and Marines there. Fast forward to last time and now it’s just a growing metropolis but still there are some reminders of the past USA presence there. Thanks for sharing good to see you back sharing with us good and interesting video’s ✌🏾.
Thanks Harvey
1979, 1980. I miss it. Even for me a non-Bar going person it was great. My wife's home town. Wife and I don't recognize the name you pointed out. We left 1980. Returning visit we mostly saw people, minimal exploring.
Thanks Gunny
Thanks J.R.! Didn't know you were making vids again. Place is definitely more tame than the 80's. Take care!
Yessir, took about a month off now back with a ton
Thanks JR, nice to reminisce
Glad you liked it Mark
I was a Stationed Marine Guard there in 77-78.
My parents use to own a restaurant and bar , Called Mom"s Tacos. wow thanks for sharing, New Subscriber here.
Thanks 4 watching Colleen, I have a few other videos of the Subic/Olongapo area check out my older videos. Thanks 4 subscribe!
@@FOCUSonASIA13 absolutely.
Olongapo is so different from what I remember (80’s)…. That city was wild back then, I’m talking about wild parties during liberty.
I can only imagine, it was wild enough the only time I made it down there right before Pinatubo erupted
Best liberty there was!!!
84 WesPac USS Kitty Hawk CV 63! Man has that place changed! 🤯
Some wild times there and up the road to Subic. Stories so decadent you gots to be 21 to hear 'em! 😉 🤣
Got into a little trouble back then... I was also in my early 20,s. Now 62. Man, being young and in Olongapo was the best of times.
Shout out from subic Olongapo city
Thanks
trip down memory lane.it breaks my heart so sad ,
Thanks 4 watching
Wow what a pleasant surprise seeing you're back on TH-cam , glad you decided to give it another go and looking forward to seeing more of your travel vids. 👍
Thanks Robert, still figuring out what I want to capture but no more walking st for me. This Olongapo fooatge I thought people would like to see.
yes thank you. no walking street filming poor girls where as many dont want to be filmed, probably because they are ashamed. so good having you back:)
@@mortenhansen8993 Thanks Morten
@@FOCUSonASIA13 Certainly can't blame you for losing interest making vids of Walking street, let's face it after a while they're all the same :). Those videos involving trips spread out over a few days are nice as we feel we are following along which we are in a way, I know you expressed interest in taking a trip to Bicol region and that should be a good one.
@@roberthertel5565 There will be a trip somewhere in July time-farme. Planning on a 4 country trip in Sept time-frame as well
The Pussycat, 1981-1985. USS Constellation, USS Carl Vinson. VAQ-134. Had a blast there!
Thanks 4 serving!
That’s not the Olongapo I knew 39 years ago! Looks very good and a little quieter 😊
Lot quieter, but little lonely as well. Lot of life in Barrio Barretto though
I'll take the Poe City from back then. I don't know what this is.
@@johnperkinson7966 I hear ya
Thanks for the memories! I was stationed there on the USS Sterett CG-31 in 1991. Pinatubo erupted roughly 1-2 weeks after we pulled out on our way to San Diego for dry dock. I think that building with the red arch was Club Metallica back then. Lots of memories from there!
Thanks 4 your service, was here at that time
@FOCUSonASIA13 You're welcome! Hard to believe it's been 32 years...
@@chrisladd5392 Time has flown for sure
I was stationed there 1980-84...
Was back on Cruise's a few times..
Thanks 4 your service!
God olongapo has changed so much dont even recognize it was there in 87 and 89 BLT 3/1 roc trac and Florida club my favorites
Yes many changes
Welcome back
Thanks Bjorn
Thanks for the video. I was born in Olongapo in 1988 and I was fortunate to still remember memories of Subic. I used to live down the street from the round-about in your video. Cheers!
Thanks 4 watching Nico, more videos of Subic/Olongapo in the near future
The American legion yes there was on 24 mega Drive souvenir shop Susan souvenir shop that's where I met my wife she was an employee nothing looked familiar man totally enjoy your video and I really appreciate your effort Jr and your wife it's much appreciated it brings back memories I just can't believe the changes I think most of the money went to the infrastructure of the base that was already there just clean it up use it flip it make billions of pesos back in Gordon's days boy is he a cutthroat I remember him mayor Gordon 40 years ago thanks again much appreciated I mean it much appreciated love your photograph your videos are excellent but you know that thanks for staying in the game both you and your wife best wishes stay healthy be safe and thank you!!
Thanks Chris
also, as an avid scuba diver i went to many great dive sites around the p.i. , especially a trip i took with 2 enlisted buddies to capt. gregg's dive resort in oriental mindoro, across the strait from batangas.
Yes that is Puerto Galera well known dive area. I was an avid diver in the 90s but haven't dove since, still wishing to go a few times, maybe in the new year head down to Puerto. Will be weird doing it again after like 28 years
I'm going to check that area out more. I would just go to the beach and back to Clark
Not greatest beaches in Subic Bay area but if you continue a little bit more north there are better beaches in Zambales or south of Subic in Bataan area
I was there for a couple of months in late 70 - early 71 as a Marine and then again in late 75. Sure didn't look or sound like this when I there.
I am sure it doesn't. Thanks 4 watching!
Last in Olongapo in1970 off USS America CVA-66 it certainly looks different. Hope the Philippinos are doing well.
doing much better than in the 70s that is for sure, leaps and bounds from when I was stationed here 89-91 as well. Thanks for watching!
I was at NAS Cubi Pt in late Nov thru Dec 69 with a damaged A-6 Intruder. We didn't have any money at all due to a snafu with our pay records. Barely had enough change to wash clothes and only went to town a couple of times when the fleet was out, kinda quiet then. We had to gather up all the change among us ( I had a crew of 4 or 5) and wash all our clothes in one machine. Most lasting memory is the poverty I witnessed. Kids diving into water that was basically raw sewage just to retrieve a few coins.
Thanks for sharing Larry and thanks 4 your service
Look who's back🙂 Welcome back brother
Thanks Ira
Spent time in Olongapo back in 65 & 66 while serving abroad the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43).
Thanks 4 your service RR
I had surgery at the base hospital 50 years ago . I was flown via emergency plane due to popped appendicitis. I stayed for a week inside so I didn’t have the chance to see the city . One day I would want to go back and also Clark where I also had inguinal hernia operation at the closed military base hospital in ‘64.
Thanks 4 sharing, come on over for a visit!
That was exactly the route I walked soooo many times as a young jarhead in 80 and 81. Can you do it again and name off the bars on the right side and point to the road that goes to Old Jolo. .roads also. Maybe the store that 3rd battalion Amtracs claimed as a hangout. If too busy I understand.
Will do another Olongapo video next time down there
Chewing tobacco chewing tobacco chewing tobacco spit - if you ain't Amtracs you ain't shit! Ooh rah - I was there off the USS Tarawa in 1983. I remember the motor pool guys had a huge banner on a bar down the 1st rd on the right after the bridge that said " 2/8 Motor pool - Fight, fuck, & drive a truck!"
I was in Subic in 72 and 73. I always wanted to return, but not after seeing this! no place to reminisce any more!
Still nice to visit but understand it has changed a lot
Stationed there in 1964, there were bars and eateries for about 1/2 mile on both sides of a dirt road. It was nothing like this. Grande Island was cool. Monkey Island too.
Thanks 4 your service and thanks 4 watching!
would never return there. The Government is too consertive for my taste. You get put in jail for pot. I cant live without my medicine.
LOL I hear ya, Thailand is an option for ya, weed shops everywhere@@beachesofoaxaca75
yup, just like riding a bike, you never really forget. 1 check dive and you'll be ok
True
Enjoyed the walk, good to see you doing more videos, have you ever eaten at Texas Joe’s on Subic?
Yes, had the brisket there and it was pretty good, light on the portion size but good.
Very nice place olongapo is famous place 😁 😁😁 us military airbase
Thanks 4 watching!
USMC . . . My time, 4X4 Jeeps as taxis. Decorated with mother Mary over the dash. Similar to Grumman A-6 Intruder movie ; Flight of the Intruder scene of taxis and the shot river.
Still got the Jeepneys all over the Philippines but they are trying to phase them out. Thanks 4 your service! Semper Fi
I was on the USS Midway from 1985-88 and Magsaysay Drive was our hangout and drinking Mojo was the drink of choice, and late next year in 2023 I Shall Return
Thanks 4 serving! Do you mean later this year you are visiting or 2024? Either way enjoy your trip
@@FOCUSonASIA13 "Kamusta" I will be in Manila this year in September 2023
@@ehbrownj Nice, enjoy your trip
Ha, I got the 13th like on this, former 13 in Asia VLOG, or whatever ya call it. Glad to see ya back in business JR, keep em coming !
Thanks John
I spent some time in Olongapo in 1972. I was stationed on a Destroyer that got damaged off of the North Vietnam coast by 2 mines, and towed back to Subic Bay and was decommissioned around December 1972. I was there in late July and in September I got an early out and came home. I believe it was not long after I left that there was a huge fire that wiped out most of the bars and hotels.
Thanks 4 your service Philip
Was that the Warrington? I was on that as a radar man a few years earlier. I was in Subic in 69 on the cruiser Bostonn
@@PhotoDave Yes it was the Warrington. The mines did too much damage to the after boiler room and after engine room and bent the port prop shaft.
Jr I used to wear greens and walk up and down that street driving Isuzu truck up and down that street side streets Irving Street Jones Street and nothing looks familiar nothing wow I got to see with my own eyes before I'm buried or burnt or put on top of the fireplace 😆
Yes, agree very hard to recognize anything now. On base easier to recognize/see old buildings and dorms turned into hotels and such
@@FOCUSonASIA13 I agree Jr I agree thanks again brother totally enjoyed it wife and I friend.
I was living there in 1977-78, and i had a home on Jones Street. I knew a guy who lived there most of his life as a Citizen on the same street. I was Stationed there as a Marine Guard.
@@TheMetalFunkAllStars I too lived on Jones Street and fendler Street a block or two down I wore greens hard hat green weenie know the area well in my mind but I know it's changed where I probably wouldn't even recognize it you have a safe holiday thanks.
It was sad to go back, I beg my wife who’s from bohol if I could visit so we went in 2017 and I got depressed, I really miss that place, nothing last forever I guess
Understand your feelings!
Likes 👍🏽, can u make a video of Makati Burgos st, not sure if I spelled it correctly
I try to stay out of Manila if I can
I always took the Victory Liner to San Miguel because they didn’t have shore patrol and I didnt have to compete for the ladies. They always looked out for me. But it did take about an hour to get back to the ship. USS Bradley FF-1041 '83 & '86 for 3 1/2 months
Thanks 4 your service! I never saw San Miguel when I was stationed at Clark just Olongapo and Barrio Baretto, We go to San Miguel once a year or so, really quiet area, they have a nice place to stay up there called Youhans. Nice to get away to a place that is not too far once in a while
Subic bay has changed big time
It has changed a ton, Olongapo misses the US presence but Barrio Barretto is doing fine without
I was there from 71-74. Looks totally different. Yes all the bars and clubs are gone. Paulines, Gemini Club JoLo club Cherry club Kongs Restaurant Zanzabar club and many more just to name a few. I lived in West Bahac Bahac 23 west st.
I am sured it has changed a ton. Thanks 4 your service and watching my video
What’s the coast of living there ? Can you live comfortably there on 1200 U.S. dollars? I just need clean place a/c and a bed microwave refrigerator I’m set
If talking about Philippines in general , I'd say yes 1200 doable but all depends on your life style. You can easily find decent place to rent and food depending on your taste is cheap. Health is always a factor as well. We have only spent 1200 in a month for two of us but we have no rent. We average 1500 a month but again for 2 people. I always recommend 1500 as a sweet spot budget but 1200 is doable.
always thought about one last visit back (Navy vet 77-97) , but I would probably be disillusioned and discover I was just living in the past...RIP Florida club/Genesis club/Maraposa (Bullfrog FTW 🐸)
I don't think you would feel delusional at all, still a great place to visit
used to like to go to kong's restaurant
Not familiar with that place but thanks 4 watching!
Good food at Kong’s restaurant
Yes sometimes i am walking this place 😂
Good walk
Good to know you are back.
Thanks Mike
@@FOCUSonASIA13 I forgot to sub. Why didn't you remind me ?. I'll do it now. I know you're not the type of man to grovel for subs.thats a good thing. Perhaps just put a print message to like share subscribe. Take care. Later. Good luck with the new direction and name.
@@mikedoyle7300 Thanks for the sub, Mike
I wish you would have walked the other side of the street. Kinda wanna see if the old barber shop with the huge wooden Buda was still there.
Ya that damn shop you left there with one thought in your head. God I wish my hair will grow fast!!
Thanks for watching, I do not recall seeing any wooden buddha, unfortunately not much left from Navy days except the familiar streets and buildings on the base. Thanks 4 your service!
I miss seeing the old multicolored Jeepneys! sure don't recognize potown anymore! Sam Adler
Multi-colored in other areas
shout out to the old "Florida" club towards the end of the block. There was another one right across the street from it, can't remember the name.
Thanks 4 watching Coach!
Yes that is a old sign I used to live in the new ever hotel back in 80 81 82 bar at the bottom was LZ SALLY back in the day and the road on the left went to columban college and an officer and a gentleman was filmed on it
Thanks Mopar for sharing and confirming that place! Will take more video of Olongapo next time down there!
Yeah, I remember the bar was called the Mariposa. It was below street level. I believe you can get a quick glimpse of it in the movie. Drank a lot of San Miguel and Mojo's in that place!
@@Vod-Kaknockers Thanks for sharing info
I was there in 1978 with my Harrier Squadron for a military exercise when a helicopter went down and killed a bunch of Marines. The exercise was ended. Sorry to see the area now, compared to when I was there. Semper Fi!
Thanks for your service
I was there as a Stationed Marine who worked All the Gates for Security Checks on Vehicles, and People back in 1977-78. Those Marines on that Helicopter were my friends! I knew some of them! My Copter was the Next one to take off before the Crash! I feel Very Fortunate in the timing! Thank God! We were doing Training Exercises in the field at the time. I also did my First Jungle Training in the Philippines. I was in the Ground Infantry Units/Grunts. When i left the P.I. in 78 i spent my last years as a Grunt in Camp Lejeune, N.C. where i was Poisoned by their Drinking Water on Base! I did my time, and got out! Yeah, Nothing looks the same as when i was in Subic Bay. I could tell stories about that place for hours!
Recognize some of it after 40 years.I was stationed at Cubi Point in the late 70s..No where near the amount of bars and nightclubs as there were back then.Actually looks kind of boring now..
Not much nightlife in Olongapo anymore but Barrio Barretto is still alive and kicking
@@FOCUSonASIA13 I will be coming over after the 1st of the year for vacation and to check it out for possible retirement place.Looking forward to it.I have really missed it.
Magsaysay st right there ❤
Yessir, Thanks 4 watching
Just happened to stumble upon this video…….welcome back, brother.
Time for me to re-sub! 👊🏿
Thanks for re-subscribing
Too bad you didn't go on the old base and tour around. Was at the dispensary from 67 to late 68.
Take a look at my other videos I have some showing areas on the base
I was there, ‘68-‘72
Nice!
Maybe it's some kind of policy that the jeepneys be in yellow. They do stand out.
You will see color codes throughout the Philippines, which makes each area unique with the colors of their jeepneys and the styles of trikes also changes
@@FOCUSonASIA13 that's pretty cool. They want it to look like public busing in America or something. I like how they stand out and you can find one easy. I also like the independent designs on the jeepneys they can be really cool as well. Enjoy your day. Bet it's really hot now. Bye.
Used to call the water under that bridge Shit River. There'd be small kids swimming in it. There had to be every disease known and unknown to man in there!
Named that for a good reason! Hasn't changed still the same, even worse is the shit river that runs in Angeles near Robinsons Mall , see kids swimming in it all the time and you can see white foam and garbage floating through it
just a plain ole middle of nowhere filipino city now. having said that maybe a quiet place to get a x- pat pad with water view.
Not many water views in Olongapo, all of them are on Subic freeport zone. To get water views need to head further north to Barrio Barretto or other areas in Zambales
Not much more left how olongapo was.
In person it still has some of the same feel but yes it has definitely changed
Very sad. One the legends of the 7 seas. And this is what is left.
Very true
i went to cubi point n.a.s. 5 years in ma row as a civilian on tdy. the llast time was 1988. is the rolling stone club still there? i used to hand out in the playboy den upstairs. pretty girls there
All the old Olongapo clubs are long gone, Barrio Barretto establishments only ones that survived after Pinatubo
I'm not going to be there if military returns. They need to clean up their act.
OK
Much sadder indeed
I wouldn't call it sad, people happy but indeed it has changed and it is much more quiet
it used to be called shit river I rember that
yessir
no it was a ship
Thanks
an as soon as ya cross shit river thear Was 4 bar girls used to grab your hand
I do recall that
Just to share: Pilipino girls have different characteristics depending on the area she is coming from; such as Cebuano girls are more caring but cannot be trusted, Bicolanos are less caring than cebuano but can be trusted a bit than the cebuano, Samarenyo (Waray) girls can be trusted 100% and shy, but less canorous or less soft to their husband and straight to the point when they talk and rare to find, Ilonggo, are soft when they speak, but less in showing thru action, Mindanao girls are caring but cannot be trusted.
OK thanks for sharing